Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that UK development aid to Cambodia is not used to indirectly support the objectives of the government of China in Cambodia.

The UK's development assistance support for Cambodia is strategically aligned with our goals of promoting livelihoods, climate resilience, education and healthcare. Our funding has contributed to the clearance of over 65,000 landmines, the education of thousands of students, trained hundreds of farmers in the use of climate-smart agriculture and improved access to healthcare for communities across the country. Every programme undergoes rigorous assessment before approval, including checks to ensure it delivers impact in line with Cambodia's needs and UK objectives and is distinct from the efforts of other governments.